Matthew DePerno, a prominent ally of Donald Trump, is seeking the Republican nomination for Michigan's Supreme Court amidst serious allegations of tampering with voting machines following the 2020 election. DePerno faces felony charges for illegally possessing voting equipment and has been identified as a 'prime instigator' in the case involving the unauthorized testing of tabulators from several counties. The Michigan GOP will vote on nominees for two Supreme Court seats on August 24, and DePerno aims to challenge Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, the court's first Black woman member. The current court holds a 4-3 Democratic majority, making this election crucial for Republicans to reclaim control. DePerno's legal troubles extend to potential disbarment proceedings that may unfold after the November 5 election. He has denied wrongdoing, attributing the charges to political motives related to his support for Trump's election claims.